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"Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who has been a key swing vote on many cases before the court, issued a stinging dissent. She argued that cities should not have unlimited authority to uproot families, even if they are provided compensation, simply to accommodate wealthy developers."

I also oppose the decision, but this is really just an extension of existing policy. They could already uproot familes and neighborhoods to build factories, etc. They just called it "Blight" then, I guess.

Keep in mind that they have to compensate for anything they take, and the doctrine of eminient domain goes back quite a ways.

I also oppose the decision, but this is really just an extension of existing policy. They could already uproot familes and neighborhoods to build factories, etc. They just called it "Blight" then, I guess.

Keep in mind that they have to compensate for anything they take, and the doctrine of eminient domain goes back quite a ways.

i think it's an overreaching interpretation of what has traditionally been the doctrine of eminent domain (which has been limited to clear public benefits). and while monetary compensation may make up for some of the loss, i think there's more to losing one's house than merely economic loss.